Massage Therapy (with Energy Work) 9 Week Study

Intuitive Massage Therapy (with Energy Work) Anecdotal Study

– Michael Freeman, CAEH, MT

Registration OPEN NOW!

Third Round of study begins June 10th, 2013 –

for Teachers & Others with daytime availability

After 12 years as a massage therapist, incorporating energy work into most sessions, I’ve decided to conduct a brief study to test the effectiveness of working in 5 specific areas of the body, in a series of 9 weekly sessions. Over the years, when a person has come to me for stress and pain relief, I’ve noticed the best and most lasting results happen when a client comes in about once per week for 8-10 sessions.

Although it can be very effective to come less often, or to get a monthly wellness massage for optimum health, those with more chronic pain or who carry heavy stress respond extremely well to the more focused massage work and time frame of 9 to 12 weeks, and to the addition of gentle subtle work with the energy field of the person.

100% who self identified at a “high” stress level, dropped to low or zero

Most participants had much greater mobility and flexibility, ranging from 20 to 90% better, and felt that it was easier to do things which were hard or impossible before.

98% noted that they had learned something new and valuable about managing their stress and doing better self-care

Frequency and severity of headaches (in those who had them) dropped significantly

A surprising 80% commented that they were sleeping much better

Many people expressed surprise at the level of overall change made during the study period. Some didn’t even realize how much improvement there was until a lesser ache or pain showed up elsewhere to remind them that the original pain was gone or barely noticeable!

“I didn’t know how much pain I had been living with, and how much work I needed to relieve it. Having 9 sessions almost weekly has made a huge difference, and shown me what it’s like to live without the old pain, or at least a lot less of it. Working with Michael allowed me to avoid back surgery, and to get back to work without pain.”

~Gareth Sykes, Shipping & Delivery Manager

I’ll be opening this third round of the study to between 20 and 30 people, and am adding two new study areas. These appointments will take place between June 10th and August 2013 (cost, details and eligibility requirements can be found near the bottom of the page).

Here are the 5 areas of study, and some of the results I expect participants to experience, based on the last 12 years’ work:

STUDY AREA #1

Back, general (pain may move between low, mid or upper back)

Expected Results and Benefits:

Reduced pain, may even stop completely

Better mobility

Overall reduction in stress and improved ability to manage it

Boost to the Immune system

Greater awareness of necessary self-care for problem area

Greater awareness of role that stress, emotional, mental & spiritual life play in the problem area (energy work component)

Greater awareness of one’s own energy field and energetic boundaries to be able to avoid taking on other people’s stress or pain, and to feel more comfortable in taking good care of oneself without guilt or unhelpful feelings getting in the way.

Includes massage therapy and the energy work modality “Platinum Blood Wash” which is a simple technique to clear energetic debris and unwanted toxins from the energy field and with the intention of purifying and cleansing the blood and lymph systems from a subtle energy point of view.

Optional addition to this study area: Aromatherapy using Young Living Oils and a technique for healing called Raindrop Therapy using 10 different oils placed down the spine during the massage. There is a small extra charge for the oils to cover their cost ($7)

STUDY AREA #2

Neck & Shoulders (upper back)

Expected Results and Benefits:

Reduced pain, may even stop completely

Reduction of any numbness in arms & hands

Greater freedom of movement

Improved oxygen to brain for greater clarity

Reduction in number, length and intensity of headaches related to neck & shoulders

Greater awareness of role that stress, emotional, mental & spiritual life play in the problem area (energy work component)

Includes massage therapy and the energy work modality “Brain Balance & Flow” similar to Cranio-Sacral work, which is used to create greater flow and release restriction of life energy, especially in the areas of the brain, neck and spinal column. The Balance part of the technique helps to bring the left and right hemispheres of the brain into greater harmony and balance.

STUDY AREA #3

Low Back (with gluteus muscles)

Expected Results and Benefits:

Reduced pain, may even stop completely

Reduction of morning stiffness

Greater freedom of movement

Chiropractic adjustments, if you get them, tend to hold better

Greater awareness of necessary self-care for problem area

Greater awareness of role that stress, emotional, mental & spiritual life play in the problem area (energy work component),

Greater understanding of how feeling a lack of support can contribute to the issue, and feeling more comfortable in taking better care of oneself and arranging or asking for whatever support is needed.

Includes massage therapy and the energy work modality “2 Point Energy Work” which is used to dissolve blocks or stagnation and to create better flow between 2 points in the system, in this case between the sacrum and the back of the heart. Blocks in these areas can prevent full physical healing of the low back, because the energy available to your whole system is being limited, much like a beaver dam prevents full flow of the river going downstream.

Greater awareness of role that stress, emotional, mental & spiritual life play in the problem area (energy work component),

Greater understanding of how feeling “unable to stop making it worse” can contribute to the issue, and feeling more comfortable in taking better care of oneself and arranging or asking for whatever support is needed.

Includes massage therapy and the energy work modality “Radiatory & Magnetic Energy Work” which is used to gently add cooling and relaxing energy to calm the nervous system, relieve perceived pressure on nerves, and entrain the nervous system in general to greater peace and calming, which boosts your immune system and supports greater natural self-healing to occur.

Greater awareness of role that stress, emotional, mental & spiritual life play in the problem area (energy work component)

Greater awareness of one’s own energy field and energetic boundaries to be able to avoid taking on other people’s stress or pain, and to feel more comfortable in taking good care of oneself without guilt or unhelpful feelings getting in the way.

Includes massage therapy and 2 of the energy work modalities from the above listed areas “Platinum Blood Wash” which is a simple technique to clear energetic debris and unwanted toxins from the energy field and with the intention of purifying and cleansing the blood and lymph systems from a subtle energy point of view, and “Brain Balance & Flow,” similar to Cranio-Sacral work, which is used to create greater flow and release restriction of life energy, especially in the areas of the brain, neck and spinal column. The Balance part of the technique helps to bring the left and right hemispheres of the brain into greater harmony and balance.

Optional addition to this study area: Aromatherapy using Young Living Oils and a technique for healing called Raindrop Therapy using 10 different oils placed down the spine during the massage. There is a small extra charge for the oils to cover their cost ($7)

NOTE: The 2 hour sessions are offered at a different price than all other study areas, which are 1 hour sessions. See details below.

Sounds good – how do I become part of the study?

To be considered for the study, there are a few requirements you must meet:

You must have a current issue in one of the 4 study areas: Back (along spine/general); Neck & Shoulders (upper back); Low Back (see graphics above); Lower Arms, Wrists and Hands; OR choose the 2 hour Whole Body Study Area.

If you are in the Low Back group, you must also agree to have massage work done on the gluteus muscles, as shown in the graphic, which is a couple of inches closer to sensitive areas, not normally worked on in a typical spa type massage (to be clear: includes work on the low back, around the sacrum, about 3 inches above the tailbone, and in the large muscles of the buttocks and is not sensual or sexual in ANY way). This is necessary to get the best results for the low back, so if you’re not comfortable with that, you cannot be in the study.

You must commit to 9 one hour sessions in a row, one each week (can accommodate spreading these out to no more than 12 weeks, if absolutely necessary)

You must be on time for your scheduled appointment, since there will be people before and after you in most cases. If you are late or a no-show more than once, you will be removed from the study with no refund for any remaining sessions.

You agree to keep a water intake diary (tracking sheet is provided), and to listen to your own body, noticing what you feel and how things are going, as well as doing what you can to care for yourself during the study.

Study appointments are available between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm (start times) Monday – Thursday and there are a few early mornings available at either 6:00am or 7:00am, Monday – Thursday.

Study Sessions are focused on the problem areas described above; no massage work will be done on any other areas during study appointments, (unless you have chosen the 2 hour Whole Body sessions) although you are welcome to book other appointments to address different issues you would like to have worked on.

You will need to fill out a brief Before and After session sheet at each visit so we can track your results and progress.

If you’re currently a student in my wife Kay Grace’s Mastery of Self & Sound Apprenticeship Program, you cannot be in this study, as there are too many other variables present (other healing sessions being done, etc.)

So what will being in this study of 9 sessions cost?

My regular rate is $77 for one hour, but because participants need to make this a commitment, the cost of the nine 1 hour sessions is only $333, which is $37 for each one hour session. 2 hour sessions (normally $187) for thestudy will be $697, (about $77 each).

This essentially covers my ability to take fewer regular clients in order to get the study done. All participants will get a copy of the report or e-book generated as a result of this study, and of course, all personal information will be completely confidential – absolutely no identifying information will be shared.

How do I sign up and pay?

The $333 is payable either all at once or in 3 payments:

$111 for your first payment secures your place in the study,

Then you pay $111 on the 2nd appointment and $111 on the 3rd appointment.

If you are choosing the 2 hour study sessions, the cost is $697 or 3 payments of $233

NOTE: If you are choosing the Back, General – Study Area #1,or the 2 Hour Whole Body Study Area #5, and you would like to add the aromatherapy option, we will add on an additional $7 per session in which it is used, and that can be paid in person once this is decided.

To order, just click on the Buy Now button below

Select either the total amount of $333, OR your first payment of $111, which will secure your place in the study, or your payment choice for the 2 hour study sessions.

You will then be taken to a secure shopping cart to complete your payment.

Choose Payment Option

You may also call and pay by phone with a credit card, mail a check payable to Two Spirits, LLC, or arrange to stop by with cash, if you prefer.

IMPORTANT! Because of this study my time will be very limited, so please consider carefully, as once you make your first payment there can be no refunds, even if you drop out of the study.

How do I schedule my sessions, once I’m accepted into the study?

Once your payment is received, I will contact you by email so you can choose your weekly appointment times. If you need one of the early morning session times, please call me immediately once you have paid, as these are first come, first served.

I hope you will consider partnering with me in this study; together we can do a lot of good, for your health and well-being, and for the future of complementary care in Minnesota.

As always, you are covered by our Unconditional Guarantee which you can exercise at the first session:

Our Unconditional Guarantee:

We will do everything in our power to provide for your well-being in a safe, peaceful, professional setting where you can let go of worry, stress and pain. If you feel dissatisfied in any way, tell us immediately, and we will gladly refund your money.

Please call with any questions you may have, but don’t delay as I expect this third round of the study to fill up quickly – as the last two rounds did. I haven’t decided when I will offer the next round, if at all, so if you’ve been thinking about solving some pain or stress issues so you can enjoy summer activities more, now would be a good time!